I got to meet Slash at the Viper Room in Hollywood in April 2002. I told him “Slash, you are such a huge influence for me on the guitar, thank you so much.” He smiled big and extended his hand to shake mine. I went back to some people I was talking to and wept. When your hero is as cool as you’d always hoped he’d be, it’s something that is never forgotten.
so true love the way hell hold a note instead of quickly going to the next note and that les paul helps too I'm 56 and been playing since I was 15 but liked the flashy guitars like flying V's for example but I just bought my first Gibson les paul and it makes you change how you play,a little slower with some feeling in it I love it that's why I was never a big fan of Metallica too fast and no soul. anyway you are soooo right. have a good day 😊
Most people have to once they hit 40. A hard night partying is easy to recover from at 20, but can take a lot longer at 40 and result in multi-day hangovers. Then there are those people with iron clad livers that can drink and snort etc until they are 80. Just as well, or the Rolling Stones would be wound up years ago (only joking, I think Keith is clean mostly these days too). I quit drinking after messing up my spine and getting disabled. Here in NZ drinking is how people socialize. Hanging out with drunk people is no fun when sober. I had to find other stuff to do. Weird because I do not drink, but I got obsessed with learning how to distill a decent vodka for a while and rely on family to test it for me. They did not mind at all. Now i just try to master pizza making. Perhaps some pedal and amp building next.
One of the rare interviews where I've seen Slash completely comfortable, you can see he likes the interviewer and the questions he's being asked. Awesome!
Ok, that was a great interview because Slash clearly likes who is interviewing him and was having a good time. It wasn't publicity it was just a great conversation. I wish more were like that. Not that Slash ever phones it in, but you can tell when you're getting the goods. That was great. It's like they were chatting.
Yea for sure, you can tell when it’s just an appearance type deal or an actual interview with someone that doesn’t ask old ass questions like “why the top hat?”
How 18 people dislikes listening to Slash talk guitar is mind boggling! Slash was my generations Jimmy Page or Keith Richards and probably the last of Rocks great guitar players.
A good friend of mine from L.A., who works for a Children's fund said to me recently that he met Slash multiple times as he (Slash) was one of the biggest donors to children's well being, education, etc., and found him to be a very humble person. The way he responds to the crowd at every show, simply says what he's all about. I say this out of experience seeing him live post G'N'R as a solo artist to now where I saw him live with G'N'R in Dubai in 2017. He' still the same. A living legend.
It stood out to me when the interviewer said that he see Slash's playing had improved and Slash said he appreciated that. I remember a few years back getting that Live From Stoke album and being genuinely blown away at how Slash had grown as a player and the new directions he was going in. His playing definitely has evolved and it's beautiful to see.
Everybody’s different, have perseverance, find your strengths and weaknesses. Work really hard, keep your guitar around, when ideas come, let it happen :) Slash is an absolute legend. So much you can learn from this interview alone
As I read a lot of these comments, its so great to see how many people were inspired by him to pick up the instrument in the first place, and it makes me think of the people that inspired him to play. I love that process. He’s a pretty honest player. If you haven’t heard the “Ain’t life grand” record, check it out. Its a perfect record IMHO. I think of it as his “Rocks” (Aerosmith).
Slash is the reason I bought 2 Les Pauls. The guy does magic with those instruments like it's nothing, and yet he's so down to earth and humble. He gives a lot of his income to charity organizations particularly for children. I know this cause a friend of mine has worked with him for a child shelter in California.
He's just so fkn humble ... what a legend. he signed my Guitar twice - it was like COLD AS FUCK outside, but he did take his time for every fkn fan around there!
Slash was my inspiration to play guitar back in the AFD days.. He is my true idol. Genuine rock n roll star, guitar god, who is humble and such a great guy to hear speaking. Great video. I never tire of listening to Slash play or speak. Such a lazy and unique style. Amazing.
Jason Perry that was the first time I got to see them on that tour with Skid Row. I loved seeing them but when I saw them, Use Your Illusion hadn’t come out yet so I didn’t know any of the songs they did other than You Could Be Mine, Civil War and everything from Appetite.
@@joeblough261 My second show was Aldo Nova, Steel Heart, Mr. Big, Great White, Scorpions @ Alpine on 7/13/1991. Looks like the night before at World Music Theatre, Winger was playing, not Steel Heart.
@@PerryCodes Ha! Well you got the better end of that deal, even if just for one song, to hear dude from Steelheart belt out "I'll never let you goooooo!" Winger was mocked then like Nickelback is now, but I did like Headed for a Heartbreak.
The fact that Slash can speak on recording techniques confidently, understanding the mixing processes only make me further understand how great of an artist and how humble of a person he is
Stumbled across these Sweetwater interviews by mistake. Glad I did. They really show a side of the artist we all figured was there, but never get to see. Thanks for that.
Just like many of you here, this is the man that made me learn to play guitar. The very first moment I've heard Godfather from that 1992 GNR Live in Tokyo DVD, I knew that I wanted to learn to play. And for that thanks so much Slash...:)
thank you for this great interview, this man in my book is a lifesaver everytime i hear him play i get a little bit more energized and hopeful that life in general is still good! i hope we can enjoy his talent for many years to come...slash if you are reading this thx man from the bottom of my heart!!
A lot of people are saying Slash was the reason that they picked up the guitar which is great. But, Nick was part of a group of early 80s Britsh Heavy Metal bands guitarist that made me pick up the guitar. Nick Bowcott is so underrated.
Slash is a One of from so many Gods of rock n roll Guitarist since 80s era until this now,He inspiring everyone to learn guitar,life Style, passion to be a rockstar..Slash can make easy to played the guitar singing so beautiful from his fingger.
These people when they say rock and roll, they didn't just say it as a gimmick and it wasn't just a phase. Rock and roll is their way of life and the dedication to it, look them now 50 years later and you can still feel the rock and roll on their heart.
It is so gratifying to watch an inspiration through the years stay the same and not let celebrity status change who he is. Others need to take a page out of his book.
Saw Slash for the first time last month. He's definately in my top 3 guitarist of all time. He is amazing to see live. Very electrifying player. Never repeats himself which is so hard to do, especially live Also one of the reasons I picked up the guitar and one of the reasons I still play today. Love ya man!
I had guns n roses on the casette tapes, and due to a misscommunication with my mum, I missed their concert in Stockolm in 1993. I was 16 going on 17th then. Feeling old
He showed up to a Ray Charles session just knowing a chord chart & didn’t get asked to leave haha that’s the biggest testament to his ability hands down.
Ya it's true some guy who did an interview asked him that question He replied, “I find it on Tumblr, Pinterest or some weird site I might come across. Horror and nudity are my two favorite things. I do post some music stuff but that’s so predictable, so I post all this shit that I like that has nothing to do with anything that people necessarily know me for.
One of Slash's project tunes I always loved was when he did and Classic Guitar / New Age Track called Obsession Confession not the Marta Sanche;s vocal one the Instrumental track...
Slash 🎸❤️ He is the reason I picked up the guitar , and I do have a les paul and can play some of his songs .. but never gonna sound or act like him on stage .. cuz there is only one Slash! 🤘
Would be great to hear questions and answers on physical conditioning professionals like Slash use to avoid injury when performing long sets. Us mere mortals injure so easy after long shows....
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After you watch, give this video a thumbs up and subscribe! 😎🤘
Sweetwater Gave it a thumbs up before watching, this is Slash man🤘
Sweetwater 🎸 guitar players never lose their voice it gets better
I’d liked it before I watched it . Is Slash auto like mode activated lol
sure
Done and done. I drove past sweetwater this weekend on the way to Notre Dame. I stop by next time for sure
I got to meet Slash at the Viper Room in Hollywood in April 2002. I told him “Slash, you are such a huge influence for me on the guitar, thank you so much.” He smiled big and extended his hand to shake mine. I went back to some people I was talking to and wept. When your hero is as cool as you’d always hoped he’d be, it’s something that is never forgotten.
That’s amazing man
erictoniaschwab1009 Very cool experience. Lucky guy you are.
Ppl use the word hero to loosely. That Dr who kept me from od'ing, thx, you're a hero. Wever his name was. I was fd up, I don't remember.
He seems like one of the genuine people who doesn’t keep a facade, he just is who he is
Amazing 🔥
The reason I picked up the guitar! 🎸🙌
Oliver_B and you 👊
Me too. The reason i even started listening to rock n roll
Same :) Living legend he is
Same
Ibraam HEY KAAAARL !!🤘🤘🤘🎩🎩🎩 same reason ahah
This guy is the reason I picked up a guitar...thanks buddy, it changed my life
Awww.
Thanks buddy you ended me up with an abusive wife and spoiled children. And this stupid house that gets flooded every time it rains.
Your welcome friendo
after picked up the guitar , learn and improvise slash scale , and finally chasing the tone
Slash is so loved by everyone. Not only does he play with such soul, he is so humble. This is why he's been so successful with his bands.
Hello it’s slash! I just came across your comments on my post here! You really sound like a true fan of mine! thank you ..!!
@@slashslash1398 stop bugging me
so true love the way hell hold a note instead of quickly going to the next note and that les paul helps too I'm 56 and been playing since I was 15 but liked the flashy guitars like flying V's for example but I just bought my first Gibson les paul and it makes you change how you play,a little slower with some feeling in it I love it that's why I was never a big fan of Metallica too fast and no soul.
anyway you are soooo right.
have a good day 😊
Slash looks great and healthy, I'm glad he got cleaned up.
Lance37a yeah like....10 years ago 😂😂😂
@@tgodswagjesusfreak well it's an on going battle he looks great.
Most people have to once they hit 40. A hard night partying is easy to recover from at 20, but can take a lot longer at 40 and result in multi-day hangovers. Then there are those people with iron clad livers that can drink and snort etc until they are 80. Just as well, or the Rolling Stones would be wound up years ago (only joking, I think Keith is clean mostly these days too). I quit drinking after messing up my spine and getting disabled. Here in NZ drinking is how people socialize. Hanging out with drunk people is no fun when sober. I had to find other stuff to do. Weird because I do not drink, but I got obsessed with learning how to distill a decent vodka for a while and rely on family to test it for me. They did not mind at all. Now i just try to master pizza making. Perhaps some pedal and amp building next.
He looks great?
@@mrBDeye look at pictures of him from 20 years ago, he looks better.
Slash is the man! So chill, so humble, so good at what he does. BE LIKE SLASH!!
One of the rare interviews where I've seen Slash completely comfortable, you can see he likes the interviewer and the questions he's being asked. Awesome!
Koala de l'espace because he wasn’t asked about Axl !!
@@recabitejehonadab2654 indeed!
Ok, that was a great interview because Slash clearly likes who is interviewing him and was having a good time. It wasn't publicity it was just a great conversation. I wish more were like that. Not that Slash ever phones it in, but you can tell when you're getting the goods.
That was great. It's like they were chatting.
Yea for sure, you can tell when it’s just an appearance type deal or an actual interview with someone that doesn’t ask old ass questions like “why the top hat?”
Hello it’s slash! I just came across your comments on my post here! thank you fan..!!
@@Redfrog1011 That, and before the reunion, it was always 20 different Axl questions. I saw him finally put one dude in his place.
I'm a simple man, I see Slash and I click
The reflections in Slash's glasses look like the World On Fire music video.
How 18 people dislikes listening to Slash talk guitar is mind boggling! Slash was my generations Jimmy Page or Keith Richards and probably the last of Rocks great guitar players.
Those are the kind of people I don't care to know.
Dalton AVEMARIA Nita Strauss is no slouch!
Recabite Jehonadab Who? lol
A good friend of mine from L.A., who works for a Children's fund said to me recently that he met Slash multiple times as he (Slash) was one of the biggest donors to children's well being, education, etc., and found him to be a very humble person. The way he responds to the crowd at every show, simply says what he's all about. I say this out of experience seeing him live post G'N'R as a solo artist to now where I saw him live with G'N'R in Dubai in 2017. He' still the same. A living legend.
Hello it’s slash! I just came across your comments on my post here! thank you lovely fan..!!!
@@slashslash1398 wow Slash. I'm a huge fan. Keep rocking. Lots of love and respect from Pakistan. Thanks for your message.
You’re welcome once again my dear lovely fan!!
Great interview! Brilliant questions and really great to see slash so comfortable and answering so honestly, thank you very much for a great video :)
It stood out to me when the interviewer said that he see Slash's playing had improved and Slash said he appreciated that.
I remember a few years back getting that Live From Stoke album and being genuinely blown away at how Slash had grown as a player and the new directions he was going in. His playing definitely has evolved and it's beautiful to see.
I love how articulate and down to earth he is. Cool dude.
Everybody’s different, have perseverance, find your strengths and weaknesses. Work really hard, keep your guitar around, when ideas come, let it happen :)
Slash is an absolute legend. So much you can learn from this interview alone
it's amazing that this man went from being a drunken drugged guy who would barely speak to the articulate person he is today.
Glad to see Slash doing so well and healthy! Love me some GnR!
As I read a lot of these comments, its so great to see how many people were inspired by him to pick up the instrument in the first place, and it makes me think of the people that inspired him to play. I love that process. He’s a pretty honest player. If you haven’t heard the “Ain’t life grand” record, check it out. Its a perfect record IMHO. I think of it as his “Rocks” (Aerosmith).
Hey Slash! Could i get one of those Les Pauls that you don’t like too much? Thanks man!
Lmaooo same
Sure
Slash, I actually want one you really like🎸
Supreme Lord Commander meeee toooo
MrHinkey send a letter to him
Slash is the reason I bought 2 Les Pauls. The guy does magic with those instruments like it's nothing, and yet he's so down to earth and humble. He gives a lot of his income to charity organizations particularly for children. I know this cause a friend of mine has worked with him for a child shelter in California.
Slash is like the most chill guitar player ever
He's just so fkn humble ... what a legend. he signed my Guitar twice - it was like COLD AS FUCK outside, but he did take his time for every fkn fan around there!
Slash really took me by surprise. Fantastic player yet very soft spoken and a humble guy.
the truth has been spoken..slash said that pop music is all about vocals and no musicians/players in it..cheers😂😂
yeah! and it is a big difference in between
ZuRa_Janai best thing he said!
🤣🤣🤣The shade was subtle and factual
I've been lucky enough to have met slash twice in denver and atlanta,he really is a cool guy,he even gave my wife a hug!
Slash has solidified his mark in Rock.
Slash was my inspiration to play guitar back in the AFD days.. He is my true idol. Genuine rock n roll star, guitar god, who is humble and such a great guy to hear speaking. Great video. I never tire of listening to Slash play or speak. Such a lazy and unique style. Amazing.
One of my heroes and the one that actually made me buy my first guitar!!!
I know I am not the only one either....
Probably my favorite guitarist. Has been from day one. First concert ever: 5/25/1991 @ Alpine Valley. G'n'R + Skid Row. Will never forget it.
Jason Perry that was the first time I got to see them on that tour with Skid Row. I loved seeing them but when I saw them, Use Your Illusion hadn’t come out yet so I didn’t know any of the songs they did other than You Could Be Mine, Civil War and everything from Appetite.
I was there too! My 2nd concert. 1st was at World Music Theatre, Aldo Nova, Winger, Mr. Big, Great White, Scorpions.
@@joeblough261 My second show was Aldo Nova, Steel Heart, Mr. Big, Great White, Scorpions @ Alpine on 7/13/1991. Looks like the night before at World Music Theatre, Winger was playing, not Steel Heart.
@@PerryCodes Ha! Well you got the better end of that deal, even if just for one song, to hear dude from Steelheart belt out "I'll never let you goooooo!" Winger was mocked then like Nickelback is now, but I did like Headed for a Heartbreak.
Brilliant interview slash is amazing and so down too earth a true guitar legend
The fact that Slash can speak on recording techniques confidently, understanding the mixing processes only make me further understand how great of an artist and how humble of a person he is
Stumbled across these Sweetwater interviews by mistake. Glad I did. They really show a side of the artist we all figured was there, but never get to see. Thanks for that.
Everytime I see my guitar, I see his face telling me to just play what I am feeling that time. This guy is awesome. Luv him🤩🤩
Slash, the whole reason I started playing guitar after I saw the Paradise City video, he looked so cool
I'm seeing GnR this Saturday in LA. Can't wait.
Fred Smith how did it go ? :)
@@rohanmahendru6610 They played for 3 hours.... amazing.
How did Axl sound live? Was it any different from what we hear in videos?
Rohan Mahendru I’ve seen them twice, and Axl kicked ass both times.
I love how slash is so calm all the time he’s pretty chill
Thank you for taking the time
This interview could of went on for another hour or two. Great questions and great answers! Much respect to Slash.
I realized that slash is the bus driver from the Simpsons.
Alex Johnson Otto?
Fun fact- otto was actually based on slash🤘😁👍
@@slashthe2nd well duh ;)
@@pietunuortimo2332 yeah well not everyone knew that😉
"Guitars, that are, like ... double guitars ..."
Slash is such a humble and chill dude, one of my favorite rockstars
As he us a great guitarist, he's a great man.
No ego.. No pride.... Just hard work... talent... Passionately aggressive to play.
Hello from India
I absolutely adore Slash!! He's so nice, laid back, soft spoken
Hello it’s slash! I just came across your comments on my post here! thank you my lovely fan...!!!
Just like many of you here, this is the man that made me learn to play guitar. The very first moment I've heard Godfather from that 1992 GNR Live in Tokyo DVD, I knew that I wanted to learn to play. And for that thanks so much Slash...:)
It’s nice to watch an interview between two people that have known each other for years.
Hello it’s slash! I just came across your comments on my post here! thank you fan.!!
Thank you for nice interview with my hero.
You have let Slash actually talk. Cheers for that. Not many interviewers do that.
Hello it’s slash! I just came across your comments on my post here! thank you my lovely fan..!!!
Great interview! Felt like a conversation. Simple and honest. Love it!
One of the best guitar players
Loving the Bea profile picture! Him and Slash are my favourite big-haired guitarists.
@@maxscardanelli6185 thanks, Bea and Slash inspired me into playing
First time ever i saw him with beard... Thank You slash for inspiring.
Slash you're one of the best guitarist of this age!
The highlight of the last GnR tour was slash’s improvisations. He’s a great player.
thank you for this great interview, this man in my book is a lifesaver everytime i hear him play i get a little bit more energized and hopeful that life in general is still good!
i hope we can enjoy his talent for many years to come...slash if you are reading this thx man from the bottom of my heart!!
My all time favorite guitar player. I dig your soul man.
I was at the show he played at Sweetwater!!! Such a great concert! Loved seeing my biggest guitar hero!
I have always had a great deal of respect for Slash but this interview really added to my admiration.
His shreds are SO RIGHTEOUS
i love this man, a great musician , a great artist, slash . argentina loves you ♥
Slash is a survivor like keef great to hear him sound so amazing
What a great interview! Really enjoyed that questions and the respect those guys have for each other! What a great job!
That was cool, he's not done many interviews recently with GnR back together, oddly. Nice one.
Solo project or with a band, Slash just keeps doing great rock n roll music
Beast of a guitar player and so damn humble.
And that is a big reason that everytime i see Slash it makes motivate me how i play much better and better and better
Great interview! Real questions with depth and perspective; no fluff. How refreshing!
A lot of people are saying Slash was the reason that they picked up the guitar which is great. But, Nick was part of a group of early 80s Britsh Heavy Metal bands guitarist that made me pick up the guitar. Nick Bowcott is so underrated.
Slash and myles at a small venue was one of the loudest shows I ever experienced! And I've been to some loud ones. Need more guys like slash.
What a difference it makes when a musician interview a GNR guy. Great stuff!
I love Slash! Slash and Dimebag Darrell are my biggest influences. Thank you both for going for it long ago!
Excellent interview.
Slash is the man!
Slash is a One of from so many Gods of rock n roll Guitarist since 80s era until this now,He inspiring everyone to learn guitar,life Style, passion to be a rockstar..Slash can make easy to played the guitar singing so beautiful from his fingger.
These people when they say rock and roll, they didn't just say it as a gimmick and it wasn't just a phase. Rock and roll is their way of life and the dedication to it, look them now 50 years later and you can still feel the rock and roll on their heart.
It is so gratifying to watch an inspiration through the years stay the same and not let celebrity status change who he is. Others need to take a page out of his book.
Such a good interview with a lot of respect. This is how interviews should be.
Also the reason I picked up the guitar, thanks Slash.
Wow I did not expect this....great interview.
Arguably one of the ultimate rock star Icon
We must protect this man at all costs
Yeah! He asked the right questions! So many information in this Interview I realy wanted to know! thank you!!
Thanks for checking it out, Wilma!
I love Slash, he's my hero. I would be so happy if I met him.
Saw Slash for the first time last month. He's definately in my top 3 guitarist of all time. He is amazing to see live. Very electrifying player. Never repeats himself which is so hard to do, especially live
Also one of the reasons I picked up the guitar and one of the reasons I still play today. Love ya man!
I had guns n roses on the casette tapes, and due to a misscommunication with my mum, I missed their concert in Stockolm in 1993. I was 16 going on 17th then. Feeling old
Gotta love slash and his humility, probably his British side there.
His one of my favorite guitar player.👍👍🎸😎
The best interview that I've seen of slash in years , great questions very clever
😎👍
His autobiography is great 10/10 fun and moving read
He showed up to a Ray Charles session just knowing a chord chart & didn’t get asked to leave haha that’s the biggest testament to his ability hands down.
Could you imagine the tabloids if it had went different? Ray Charles runs slash out of studio.... Lol slash has became quite the legend.
Slash: "Guitars, that are, like ... double guitars ..."
Gibson: * APPROVED *
ask where he got all that weird picture he posted on his instaagram
Ya it's true some guy who did an interview asked him that question
He replied,
“I find it on Tumblr, Pinterest or some weird site I might come across. Horror and nudity are my two favorite things.
I do post some music stuff but that’s so predictable, so I post all this shit that I like that has nothing to do with anything that people necessarily know me for.
Wish I saw him at the show he did there at Sweetwater, wasn't able to make it 😢
Thanks slash!! Great interview
What a fantastic natural interview. Nice job!
Good interview. Thanks for posting
One of Slash's project tunes I always loved was when he did and Classic Guitar / New Age Track called Obsession Confession not the Marta Sanche;s vocal one the Instrumental track...
Yeah at first i was skeptical but i did research and indeed its him,. I love that track
Slash is a child hood hero of mine
Great interview Nick. Questions were great.
Awesome to see interviews with the one and only true lead guitarist for GNR
Slash 🎸❤️
He is the reason I picked up the guitar , and I do have a les paul and can play some of his songs .. but never gonna sound or act like him on stage .. cuz there is only one Slash! 🤘
Slash🎩one of the most famous guitarists but he's so down to earth...love that...great interview!🎸👍
Hello it’s slash! I just came across your comments on my post here! thank you my lovely fan..!!!!
Would be great to hear questions and answers on physical conditioning professionals like Slash use to avoid injury when performing long sets. Us mere mortals injure so easy after long shows....